Player: Steve Staunton

• Full name: Stephen Staunton
• Date of birth: 19 January 1969
• Place of birth: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
• Position: Defender (primarily left-back, also played centre-back)
• National team: Republic of Ireland
• International career: 1988–2002
• Caps / Goals (Republic of Ireland): 102 caps, 7 goals
• Notable achievements:
  • Made over 100 appearances for the Republic of Ireland, becoming one of Ireland's most-capped players.
  • Represented Ireland at Euro 1988 and the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
  • Club success with Liverpool, including FA Cup winner's medal (1992–93).
• Club career (selected):
  • St. Joseph's Boys (youth)
  • Aston Villa (1986–1989)
  • Liverpool (1989–1998)
  • Southampton (1998–2004)
  • Wrexham (2004–2005)
• Managerial / coaching:
  • Managed Republic of Ireland national team (assistant and later head coach, 2006–2007 assistant; head coach 2006–2007 is sometimes cited—he was assistant under Steve Staunton was appointed as Ireland manager in 2006 and served until 2007).
  • Managed Darlington (caretaker) and other short-term roles at club level; also worked in coaching roles after retirement.

Summary: Stephen Staunton is a former Republic of Ireland international defender born in Dublin in 1969, who earned 102 caps and scored 7 goals for his country. He had a long club career including spells with Aston Villa, Liverpool and Southampton, and later moved into coaching and management, including a spell as Republic of Ireland manager.